Job Description:
BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions (IDS) business is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer specializing in Data Mesh to support both internal research and development projects and the delivery of innovative DoD customer solutions. The position will be central in the refinement and execution of the company’s Data Centricity technology roadmap to advance our strategic position to win business, disrupt competition, and accelerate successful execution of customer mission objectives. The selected individual will design, develop, and optimize data infrastructures to deliver distributed data systems that facilitate seamless data access, integration, and analysis. You will play a crucial role in shaping our solutions to push the boundaries of what is possible with data.
IDS is a Business Area within the Intelligence & Security (I&S) sector of BAE Systems Inc. This position will report directly to the IDS Lead Software Engineer and will be a member of the IDS innovation team. The role will be based at one of our BAE regional offices and may require travel to customer locations.
Specific responsibilities of this position include but not be limited to:
- Design and implement scalable data mesh architectures that promote data autonomy, domain-driven design, and decentralized data ownership
- Develop and deploy data pipelines, APIs, and services using modern technologies and best practices in distributed computing
- Collaborate with teams across the organization, and customer sites, to integrate data from various sources into the data mesh, ensuring consistency, reliability, and security
- Continuously optimize data workflows, performance, and reliability of data services within the data mesh environment
- Implement monitoring services to ensure the health and performance of data services and provide timely resolution of issues
- Formally document the data mesh architecture, design, procedures, and configurations within the IDS engineering processes
- Provide insights and recommendations that inform key decision-making processes that advance the company’s strategic position to win business, disrupt competition, and accelerate successful execution of customer mission objectives
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum of six years' experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale distributed data systems or platforms with a focus on data mesh architectures
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
Strong understanding of distributed computing principles and microservices architecture
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GPS) and cloud-native services
Knowledge of data modeling and data integration techniques
Experience with streaming data technologies such as Kafka, Spark Streaming
Strong intellectual and analytical capabilities coupled with pragmatic problem-solving skills
Strong communications & influencing capabilities, a robust strategy & change management toolkit, and a passion to deliver innovative solutions
Collaborative work style with the ability to effectively interact with and earn the trust of peers and senior management across the organization
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
Post-graduate degree
Knowledge and experience working in the DoD technical services industry
Experience in proposal development and processes
Clearance Level – Must currently possess: Secret